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08/29/2025

While tariffs have dominated headlines this year, they're just one piece of the puzzle reshaping our industry. New research from Omdia reveals how trade tensions are fundamentally transforming the global semiconductor landscape.

Their report reveals five critical trends shaping supplier decisions globally that every industry professional should be aware of. https://www.utm.io/ui5wq

08/26/2025

🐾 As we celebrate National Dog Day today, we take a look at how AI-powered quadrupedal robots are redefining what it means to be "man's best friend" in security, healthcare, and defense.

AI-powered quadrupedal robots are redefining what being "man's best friend" means in security, healthcare, and defense.

08/26/2025

From tech giants reshoring operations to international powerhouses establishing American footprints, these 13 industry leaders are collectively pouring three-quarters of a trillion dollars into domestic manufacturing.

For some, it's reshoring, for others, it's foreign investment. It adds up to a substantial manufacturing boom.

08/25/2025

Design News Senior Editor Dan Carney showcases the Lincoln Nautilus's convenient keyless entry keypad. Dan believes this practical technology deserves wider adoption across the automotive industry.

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08/19/2025

Curious about the future of software-defined vehicles? Who better to guide you through the engineering benefits and challenges than an automotive industry manager from the company behind many of the essential development tools?

Nitish Rao will dive into:
➞ Critical changes in vehicle electrical architectures
➞ Cloud-based development approaches
➞ The evolving role of semiconductor manufacturers

Bring your questions about MathWorks tools and their application in SDV development. This is your chance to get insights directly from an industry leader!

📅 August 21, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM EDT
⏱️ 1-hour session

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in automotive innovation! Register here: https://www.utm.io/ui3bO

08/18/2025

🌟 Welcome back to our learning community! 🌟

Are you ready for our upcoming "Embedded Linux Primer" course? On Day 1, you'll dive into Yocto Project Setup and learn why this isn't just another Linux OS, but the industry-standard toolkit that professionals use to create custom Linux-based systems across different hardware platforms.

Whether you're looking to advance your career or just love tinkering with Raspberry Pi 5 and other embedded systems, this course builds on the knowledge you've already gained with us!

Who's ready to boot their own custom Linux image? 💻🚀

🔗: https://bit.ly/3IVyIKs

08/14/2025

Ralph Wagenknecht, Mercedes technology communications spokesperson, recently provided us with an in-person look at the company's planned new electric vehicle architecture for its future vans.

Take a look as he introduces the groundbreaking VAN.EA (Van Electric Architecture) platform - Mercedes-Benz's first dedicated electric platform for vans that supports both electric and combustion powertrains. Let us know what you think!

Read the full analysis on our website: https://www.utm.io/uiL8S

08/12/2025

Remember that feeling when your code finally worked perfectly? We're offering that satisfaction again with our newest course: "Embedded Linux Primer" featuring the Yocto Project!

Day 1 kicks off with Yocto Project Setup, where you'll discover that Yocto isn't just another Linux OS—it's a powerful open-source framework for creating custom Linux systems for any hardware architecture.

Tag a fellow tech enthusiast who should join you in this course! 👩‍💻👨‍💻

🔗: https://bit.ly/4lWUn3n

08/12/2025

🏎️💨 Want to stay ahead in the fast lane?

Drive your automotive knowledge forward with inside looks at the latest automotive design, engineering breakthroughs, and industry trends.

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08/11/2025

🚀 Is AI replacing programmers or revolutionizing their role?

This fascinating article by Jacob Beningo explores whether AI marks the end of programming as we know it—or if it's simply the next evolution in a long history of abstraction layers in computing. As developers, we're not facing extinction but transformation.

What's your take? Will AI fundamentally change how we code, or is it just another tool in our expanding toolkit? Read the full analysis at the link below.

Explore how AI is transforming programming from code-writing to a collaborative process, emphasizing communication and system design over syntax mastery.

08/07/2025

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08/04/2025

Go behind the scenes with Yasuyuki Terada, Assistant Chief Engineer, as he unveils the technology powering the Lexus RZ EV Crossover. Discover how precision engineering and sustainable innovation come together in Lexus' exciting electric vision. Watch now to hear directly from the brilliant mind behind this luxury EV's development!

Read a more in-depth analysis here: https://www.utm.io/uiI1O